City of Belfast Employment Opportunity Deputy Chief of Police The City of Belfast, a dynamic mid-coast Maine community of 7,000 with a Council form of government, seeks to hire a full-time Deputy Chief of Police who is experienced, collaborative, and community-oriented. The Belfast Police Department is a full-service police department serving the citizens and visitors of the City of Belfast. The officers strive to deliver police services in an innovative, professional and compassionate manner and work hard to partner with the community to address its concerns and make this City a great place to live, work, and play. The successful candidate will serve under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police and work effectively as a team with our officers and City Departments. The Deputy Chief must have a background and experience in all matters related to the enforcement of all laws coming within the department's legal jurisdiction, and the protection of lives and property through the supervision and administration of the department. The Deputy Chief must have a demonstrated record of ethical leadership that creates a cohesive work environment that garners the confidence and respect of the Belfast Police Department staff and members of the community. The Deputy Chief must have excellent internal and external communications skills, be results driven, and foster a work environment that promotes employee involvement and accountability. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 in addition to a competitive benefits package. The job description may be found online at the City’s website at cityofbelfast.org All applications are to be submitted in confidence. A complete application should include a letter of introduction, a completed Belfast Employment Application form, which can be downloaded at https://cityofbelfast.org/jobs, and a resume. Applications must be received by the Human Resource Administrator, Nancy Driscoll, at 131 Church Street no later than 6:00 PM on September 30th, 2025. Applications should be in a sealed envelope and may be delivered by mail, e-mail, online, or in person to: City of Belfast Deputy Chief of Police Search C/O HR Administrator 131 Church Street Belfast, Maine 04915 Or by email to: work@cityofbelfast.org The City of Belfast is an equal opportunity employer.
